He was better in the first half of the season.
Does very little out there these days. You'd think he'd be able to help Bennett but hardly does anything to help elevate the kid or at the very least make space for him.
You look at that third line on paper and you'd think they'd be able to at least skate with if not outplay most opposition third lines out there. But it's usually the opposite. And the sad thing is 20 year old Bennett does more notable things out there each game than this grizzled vet making 4.5 mil. Probably because Sam's compete is there, even if he's not getting puck luck.
He's not even playing in the top six, that's what makes it more disappointing imo. Should be able to thrive against depth competition...
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